Synthesis and mechanistic studies of heterobimetallic complexes as models for heterogenous catalysts.

David Neithamer (1984-1989)

Currently at Dow Chemical

Thesis:

Perparation of novel pi-complexes and deoxygenation of small molecules and organic oxygenates by tris-silox tantalum in cluding a detailed mechanistic investigation into the carbon monoxide cleavage reaction.